MI5 'tried to recruit suspect'

Lee Rigby, 25, from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was hacked to death in Woolwich (MoD/PA)

8:15am Saturday 25th May 2013

A childhood friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michale Adebolajo has claimed that he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.

Family tribute to murdered soldier

The scene at the junction of Artillery Place and John Wilson Street which has become a shrine to Drummer Lee Rigby

4:53am Saturday 25th May 2013

The family of murdered Drummer Lee Rigby have paid a touching tribute to the soldier as detectives continued a rapidly-developing investigation into his barbaric killing.

Police on alert for EDL parade

English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson, left, with EDL supporters in Woolwich

4:53am Saturday 25th May 2013

Hundreds of police are working to keep the peace between English Defence League supporters and their opponents amid rising tensions following the horrific murder of soldier Lee Rigby.

Two held in hospital gun alert

Officers were called to Salford Royal Hospital after a man made threats towards staff

1:23am Saturday 25th May 2013

Two people have been arrested following reports that a man had a gun at a hospital.

Fuel thieves close stretch of M-way

Drivers faced tailbacks as police closed a stretch of one of the UK's busiest motorways

8:28pm Friday 24th May 2013

Suspected fuel thieves closed a 12-mile stretch of one of the country's busiest motorways after police were called to reports of a "suspicious vehicle".

Flight disruption hits Big Weekend

Rudimental were forced to cancel their performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend due to disruption at Heathrow

7:22pm Friday 24th May 2013

Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow.




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